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Optimized Bio-Based Polyurethane Structure for Enhanced Durability and Biocompatibility in Artificial Ligaments.

Jiamei Fu^1,2, Mengqiu Quan², Haiquan Sun²

¹School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, P. R. China.

Advanced Healthcare Materials

|October 16, 2025

Summary

A new polyurethane material (HCMPU) shows promise for artificial ligaments, offering superior mechanical strength, durability, and biocompatibility compared to existing options for sports medicine applications.

Keywords:

artificial ligaments biocompatibility bio‐based polyurethane

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Sports Medicine
Polymer Chemistry

Background:

Ligament injuries are prevalent in high-intensity sports, necessitating effective artificial ligament solutions.
Current artificial ligaments exhibit limitations in biocompatibility, host integration, mechanical strength, and long-term durability.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize a novel polyurethane material (HCMPU) using 1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-2-propenone (HCC) as a chain extender.
To evaluate the mechanical properties, durability, and biocompatibility of the synthesized HCMPU for potential artificial ligament applications.

Main Methods:

Synthesis of HCMPU by combining HCC, HMDI, and polycaprolactone diol (PCL diol).
Mechanical testing to determine maximum stress and elongation at break.
Cyclic loading tests to assess durability.
Cytotoxicity testing and rat pathological staining for biocompatibility evaluation.

Main Results:

HCMPU-3 exhibited a maximum stress of 42.1 MPa and an elongation at break of 710%.
The material maintained structural integrity after 5000 loading cycles, demonstrating excellent durability.
Favorable biocompatibility was confirmed through cytotoxicity assays and histological analysis.

Conclusions:

The novel HCMPU material demonstrates significant potential to overcome limitations of current artificial ligaments.
Its mechanical properties, durability, and biocompatibility make it a promising candidate for next-generation ligament repair materials in sports medicine.